YK Thom 736 Posted January 19 This just popped up on my Facebook this morning. Very sad news. 1 8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29351 Posted January 19 There's another thread in the General Klipsch area but good to have one here too. RIP Bob, you will be sorely missed. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YK Thom 736 Posted January 19 6 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: There's another thread in the General Klipsch area but good to have one here too. RIP Bob, you will be sorely missed. I didn't see that one before I posted. Perhaps this one could be removed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark1101 745 Posted January 19 RIP Bob. Was always helpful and quick to serve. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CECAA850 29351 Posted January 19 14 minutes ago, YK Thom said: I didn't see that one before I posted. Perhaps this one could be removed. I would think that more people would see this one than the other. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyH000 7202 Posted January 19 RIP ---@BEC 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lordoff 1 Posted January 19 Oh, no... This is really sad for the Crites family and for the Klipsch audio community at large! R.I.P. Mr. Crites 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juniper 212 Posted January 19 To Bob's family, and the Klipsch community this is a sad loss. Bob and his family helped many on this forum and others that only browsed... Bob expanded the Klipsch brand more then some may know. He was an inventor....and an innovator.... pushed the boundaries... My best to his family! I think the forum should be shut down for a period of time just in honor of him. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris A 3984 Posted January 19 I remember Bob and his son Michael from a 2009 get-together in Hope. I enjoyed both of their down-to-earth views and quiet demeanors. I will miss Bob greatly. Kindest regards to the family at this difficult time, Michael. Chris 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rivernuggets 913 Posted January 19 There's no substitute for excellent sound. You helped me get there. RIP Bob. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinmi 670 Posted January 19 RIP, Mr. Crites. You have helped many people, including me, on their journey through the audio hobby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigStewMan 19870 Posted January 20 RIP Mr. Crites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thebes 3963 Posted January 20 Sad news indeed. Great guy. He got tired of the storm and fury of the technical debates in 2 Channel and Technical, which were sometimes directed his way, and basically stopped posting here while still offering great products and excellent service. Good people all the way. He will be missed. My condolences to all of his family and friends. 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YK Thom 736 Posted January 20 The man was an unofficial champion and ambassador of the brand and its legendary designs. I'm sure there may be some corporate types who thought he was undermining them, but this was not the case. His passion led him to to develop a Klipsch restoration cottage industry for loyal lovers of the brand. He took it so far as to develop the Cornscala - a project that many had thought or mused about over the years. What if we could combine...He actually did it and answered the question. His name will be remembered for years to come and will always be tied to Klipsch by those who knew either his work, his motivations, his company and the man himself. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeeper 38 Posted January 20 Sad news for sure, very easy guy to talk with. RIP Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_pierrewit 79 Posted January 20 My condolences to the family and I look forward to more dealings with them in the future. RIP 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jef0707 10 Posted January 20 Very sad news. rest easy Mr Crites. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Gregory 193 Posted January 20 Condolences to the family. You will be missed Mr Crites. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites